This Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, walk with us into the world of Lalbaugcha Raja 2025—Mumbai’s legendary Wish-Fulfilling Ganpati. In this walkthrough, we explore everything you need to know: the idol’s history, why he’s called wish-fulfilling, and the darshan queues. Here’s all you need to know.
27 August,2025 02:00 PM IST
Helicopter services from Katra to the Mata Vaishno Devi Bhavan have officially resumed after a temporary halt caused by recent India-Pakistan tensions. With operations at Jammu Airport now back on track and civilian flights running smoothly, heli services to the holy shrine have also restarted. Pilgrims can now book helicopter rides both online and directly at on-ground counters. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has ensured that all facilities are fully functional, aiming to provide a seamless and safe experience for devotees.
14 May,2025 07:36 PM IST
Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.
08 November,2024 06:31 PM IST
Ranjeet Singh, Manager of the Bus Booking Company, recounted the harrowing tale of the Reasi terror attack, highlighting the heroic sacrifice of the bus driver for the 40 passengers onboard. Shocked by the unprecedented violence, Singh expressed disbelief that such an incident could occur in what was considered a safe area. The driver's quick thinking and bravery prevented further tragedy as he defied the militants' orders, ultimately giving his life to protect the passengers. The conductor, too, displayed courage in the face of danger. Their selfless acts prevented a potentially catastrophic outcome, underscoring the resilience and spirit of unity in the midst of terror.
12 June,2024 10:59 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
